Private dictation and meeting transcripts for Mac, no subscription required
Find your next great conversation
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Pricing model
Paid
Free
Pricing
Personal plan: $29 one-time for 1 Mac. Pro plan: $39 one-time for 2 Macs. Both include lifetime license and 12 months of updates. Enterprise plans available by contacting [email protected]
Free to create conversations, request guest seats, use the browser studio, record locally, and follow the guided YouTube setup. Host up to three upcoming conversations at once and send up to ten guest requests per day. Cloud recording and automatic AI editing are not included.
Key features
Dictation in any Mac application with customizable keyboard shortcuts
Meeting recording without adding a bot to the call
Custom vocabulary and name recognition training
Transcript search and replay functionality
Drag and drop audio file transcription
Support for 25 languages
Low memory usage compatible with other open applications
Automatic cleanup of rough speech into readable text
Local processing with no account or API key required
Schedule or start-now podcast conversations
Private browser recording studio with local file saving
Guest application and approval system
Episode preparation space with shared questions and run-of-show
Local recording in multiple formats
YouTube broadcast capability with participant agreements
Episode kit for recaps, chapters, and social media posts
Creator exchange format for mutual interviews
Screen sharing in browser studio
Conversation Relay to continue episodes with guest approval
What makes it different
All audio processing happens locally on your Mac with no data sent to external servers
One-time purchase with no monthly subscriptions or usage limits
Meeting recording without adding a bot participant to calls
Fast accurate transcription faster than typing by hand
Works in any Mac application with a text cursor
No audience or existing podcast required to start
Recordings remain on participants' devices, not uploaded to cloud
Built specifically for emerging creators and first conversations
Emphasis on intentional preparation and thoughtful conversations
Privacy-first design with private guest introductions and calls
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